News Archives for Latest - 2026-05-22

Punjab

Actor Momina Iqbal seeks FIR against PML-N MPA over alleged blackmail and harassment

In her application, actor alleges that the PML-N MPA had been making threatening calls to her and her fiancé.

Updated 23 May, 2026 07:48am

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's top US intelligence official

Trump said Gabbard had done “a great job” but that, with her husband diagnosed with bone cancer, “she rightfully wants to be with him”.

Published 22 May, 2026 11:06pm

Sindh

Renowned infectious diseases expert Dr Naseem Salahuddin passes away

She was a professor emeritus at Indus Hospital, and also served on the WHO’s Expert Panel on Rabies.

Published 22 May, 2026 10:37pm

Ebola risk now at highest level in DR Congo, says WHO

“So far, 82 cases have been confirmed in DRC, with seven confirmed deaths," says the WHO chief.

Published 22 May, 2026 08:55pm

NCCIA uncovers gang selling data of govt officials to foreign entities; four arrested

Suspects were sharing data with foreign intelligence agencies; NCCIA directs government institutions to strengthen data security

Published 22 May, 2026 07:34pm

CM Maryam warns against attempts to use 'political pressure' in Momina Iqbal, MPA Saqib Chadhar harassment case

The Punjab CM said it was a personal issue, but she would not spare anyone involved in attempting to harass, threaten a woman.

Published 22 May, 2026 07:08pm

US releases second batch of government declassified UFO files

One of the files "contains 209 sightings of ‘green orbs’, ‘discs’, and ‘fireballs’ reported near" a top-secret facility in New Mexico.

Updated 22 May, 2026 07:36pm

South Asia

India battles power cuts as heatwave boosts electricity demand to record

Power ministry urges public to "use electricity wisely and judiciously" as peak power deficit last evening hits 2.57 gigawatts.

Published 22 May, 2026 06:23pm

Sindh

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto inaugurates 39km-long Shahrah-i-Bhutto linking Qayyumabad to M9 Motorway

Bilawal also laid the foundation stone for the construction of an expressway linking Karachi Port to Qayyumabad.

Updated 22 May, 2026 10:38pm

Google says it's reimagining its search bar to integrate more AI and X users are not happy

People threatened to stop Googling things entirely if the changes were implemented.

Published 22 May, 2026 05:54pm

Lucky Motors partners with China's GAC as it bets fuel shock will drive EV switch

The firm is also eyeing battery swapping, with rollout targeted around the same time as local EV assembly begins.

Published 22 May, 2026 05:43pm

Middle East

‘Most relentlessly cruel’: Gaza flotilla activists tell harrowing accounts of abuse in Israeli custody

Post on Global Sumud Flotilla’s official X account says there are least 15 cases of sexual assault, several activists have broken bones and many were shot with rubber bullets at close range.

Updated 22 May, 2026 05:57pm

Pakistan, Turkiye air forces reaffirm ‘growing strategic convergence’ in defence sector: ISPR

In meeting with Turkish defence minister, ACM Sidhu discusses “deeper cooperation in training, capacity building, and aerospace collaboration”.

Updated 22 May, 2026 10:40pm

Review: Faiqa Mansab’s The Sufi Storyteller is both a thriller and an introduction to Sufi lore

The novel blends suspense, trauma and Sufi philosophy into an ambitious thriller that is marred by an inconsistent style.

Published 22 May, 2026 04:44pm

Football

Pep Guardiola to end decade-long Manchester City reign at end of season

"Don’t ask me the reasons I’m leaving. There is no reason, but deep inside, I know it’s my time," Guardiola says.

Published 22 May, 2026 03:50pm

KP & FATA

Prince Rahim Aga Khan arrives in Gilgit-Baltistan

Caretaker CM Yar Muhammad and other senior civil and military officials receive him at the airport.

Published 22 May, 2026 03:07pm

Emily in Paris will end with a tri-nation sixth season on Netflix

The streaming service announced that production of the final season has started.

Published 22 May, 2026 02:57pm

Sindh

Anmol alias Pinky sent to jail on judicial remand in narcotics, murder cases

Karachi police seek arrest of 15 co-suspects from Punjab, including Anmol’s brothers, ex-husbands.

Updated 22 May, 2026 05:25pm

Balochistan

PM Shehbaz says Pakistan taking measures on a priority basis to increase foreign investment

Says Pakistan has a vast potential investment in tourism and hospitality, as well as the real estate and construction sectors.

Published 22 May, 2026 01:40pm

Kinza Hashmi says Ali Raza keeping away fan who made her uncomfortable was a 'protective instinct'

Raza went viral for literally lifting a man who approached Hashmi at a meet and greet on Sunday and setting him to the side.

Published 22 May, 2026 01:21pm

South Asia

Rickshaws in India's capital get Trump makeover

“Thousands of tuk-tuks currently in circulation will be sponsored to showcase messages celebrating America's 250th birthday,” says US embassy in New Delhi.

Published 22 May, 2026 01:12pm

Turkiye's Erdogan shuts Istanbul Bilgi University seized by state in criminal probe

Turkiye's Council of Higher Education vows to take “necessary measures” to ensure students “suffer no harm”.

Updated 22 May, 2026 03:18pm

Power Division warns consumers against fake subsidy links, QR code scams

Spokesperson says certain elements attempting to steal users’ personal information through fake QR codes, suspicious online links related to electricity bill subsidies.

Published 22 May, 2026 12:33pm

Something coming: Here's what scientists know about a potential 'super' El Nino

Many record-hot years — including 1998, 2010, 2016, 2023 and 2024 — followed major El Nino events or developed alongside them.

Published 22 May, 2026 12:29pm

Stephen Colbert says goodbye to The Late Show for good

CBS cancelled his show while courting US President Donald Trump's favour, much to the audience's dismay.

Published 22 May, 2026 12:25pm

ICT

IHC bans killing of stray dogs, orders authorities to implement humane methods of population control

Expresses concern over photographic evidence placed on record showing dead dogs in a CDA vehicle.

Published 22 May, 2026 12:00pm

Muneeb Butt granted interim bail by Karachi anti-terrorism court in kidnapping case

The actor faces allegations of facilitating at least two of the four suspects in the case.

Published 22 May, 2026 11:49am

FO says PM Shehbaz to visit China from May 23-26

“The two sides will review bilateral relations, and cooperation in political, economic and strategic domains,” FO spokesperson says during weekly press briefing.

Updated 22 May, 2026 06:50pm

Actor Momina Iqbal, MPA Saqib Chadhar record statements before NCCIA in online harassment case

A source told Dawn that Punjab CM Maryam’s attention was on the case, expediting its investigation.

Published 22 May, 2026 11:17am

Oil prices rise as investors doubt breakthrough in US-Iran peace talks

Brent crude futures rise 1.6pc to $104.24 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate futures rise 1.2pc at $97.46.

Published 22 May, 2026 11:00am

South Asia

India's job engine strains as Middle East war hits remittances and trade

The war is forcing Gulf-based workers home and crushing demand for India's manufactured exports.

Published 22 May, 2026 10:27am

Cricket

Babar, Naseem recalled as PCB announces 16-member squad for Australia ODIs

Three uncapped players — Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas and Rohail Nazir — have also been selected.

Updated 22 May, 2026 11:48pm

Sindh

Emergency funding approved to accelerate work on Karachi Red Line BRT project

A 90-day deadline has been set to complete mixed-traffic lanes, underpasses, elevated structures, and drainage networks along University Road.

Published 22 May, 2026 08:51am

ICT

Wheat production target revised downward this year, says minister

Floods, heat waves and changing weather patterns have adversely affected production, Rana Tanveer tells Senate committee.

Updated 22 May, 2026 09:06am

ICT

Pindi ATC orders confiscation of bail bonds of PTI leaders’ guarantors

Imposes a fine of Rs100,000 on the guarantors of 12 convicted proclaimed offenders in case related to May 9 protests.

Updated 22 May, 2026 09:25am

ICT

Parliamentary caucus warns against using fuel levy as revenue measure

MNA Dr Nafisa Shah says building a just and sovereign energy system is a "national imperative".

Updated 22 May, 2026 09:14am

ICT

PTI leader shot dead in AJK

Police say Chaudhry Adalat was returning from court when unidentified assailants opened fire on his vehicle.

Published 22 May, 2026 08:33am

The digital age has changed the very meaning of intellectual life

Those with even a cursory understanding of the digital surveillance apparatus know that what we are experiencing now is only the tip of a very large, totalitarian iceberg.

Updated 22 May, 2026 09:22am

Sindh

Mobile app being developed to ensure quick response in fire emergencies in Karachi

Officials say the platform will integrate all departments involved in disaster management.

Updated 22 May, 2026 08:56am

Sindh

SHC extends order on suspension of SPSC exam results

Record sealed in compliance with order, court told; two more identical petitions filed against results.

Updated 22 May, 2026 08:59am

Sindh

KMC launches health insurance facility for 11,500 employees

Under the health insurance policy, KMC employees will receive medical coverage ranging from Rs150,000 to Rs600,000 and will be able to obtain treatment at 200 hospitals through health cards, says Mayor Wahab.

Updated 22 May, 2026 09:05am

Sindh

World Bank mission inspects rehabilitation work at Guddu Barrage

Following the successful removal of the silt excluder and the installation of the left pocket gates, regular irrigation supplies have now been restored to the canal through its main head regulator.

Updated 22 May, 2026 09:09am

KP & FATA

Sher Afzal Marwat moves FCC against Gandapur’s resignation as KP chief minister

Argues stepping down lacked "free will" and therefore has no legal effect; seeks cancellation of all actions related to appointment of Sohail Afridi as KP CM.

Published 22 May, 2026 08:20am

After 75 years, Pakistan and China's ironclad bond is entering its most stable and productive era yet

A strong, confident Pakistan anchors the entire region.

Published 22 May, 2026 08:13am

Editorial: Pakistan’s role as a mediator in the US-Iran conflict has become more delicate

Iranian suspicions about Pakistan’s close ties with Washington and Gulf states persist, while Pakistan remains uneasy over Tehran’s growing engagement with India.

Published 22 May, 2026 08:08am

Govt to issue commemorative coin to mark 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties with China

According to the State Bank of Pakistan, the Rs75 coin will be available to the general public from May 25.

Published 22 May, 2026 07:55am

Column

Will AI kill your job?

Technology tends to alter the nature of specific work rather than completely replace it.

Updated 22 May, 2026 08:21am

International

Queen pushed for Andrew to be trade envoy, paper reveals

British government releases 2000-page document related to the prince's role as trade envoy amid fallout from Epstein scandal.

Updated 22 May, 2026 08:35am

International

Air France, Airbus convicted of manslaughter in 2009 crash

The worst disaster in France’s aviation history killed 228 people, including 12 crew members, 72 French nationals and 58 Brazilians.

Updated 22 May, 2026 08:24am

International

Laser hair removal device sparks Australia airport evacuation

“The Bomb Response Unit conducted checks on an item, and it was determined to be a laser hair removal device,” police say.

Published 22 May, 2026 07:26am

Business

Central Development Working Party lashes out at Wapda over delay in dam projects

Planning Commission criticises authority for cost overruns and poor oversight in two mega critical water projects of Diamer-Bhasha Dam and Tarbela 5th Extension.

Updated 22 May, 2026 07:46am

Business

Trade gap with neighbours widens by 30pc

Trade imbalance with nine regional countries reaches $12.72bn during the first 10 months of FY26.

Updated 22 May, 2026 08:03am

Business

Govt orders solar backlog clearance

Power Division directs Discos to resolve 1,355 pending net-metering cases within 10 days.

Published 22 May, 2026 07:21am

Business

Nespak faces multi-billion rupee scrutiny

Audit objections highlight irregular payments, fraudulent verifications and overseas losses.

Updated 22 May, 2026 07:56am

Business

Stocks extend gains for third session

Easing geopolitical concerns and lower international oil prices boost investors' sentiment.

Published 22 May, 2026 07:18am

Balochistan

Mines and Minerals Act to be re-tabled in Balochistan PA

The spokesperson says the National Party is a fully political and democratic party and considers dialogue a fundamental part of the democratic process.

Published 22 May, 2026 07:04am

Balochistan

15 injured in Nasirabad grenade attack

“Unknown armed men targeted a police patrol vehicle near DC Chowk,” SSP says.

Updated 22 May, 2026 09:29am

Balochistan

FC headquarters attack ‘mastermind’ killed in Balochistan

He was the mastermind of a suicide attack on the FC headquarters, which claimed the lives of three FC personnel and 10 civilians, says official.

Updated 22 May, 2026 08:17am

Punjab

Crackdown on unregulated sale of sacrificial animals in Sargodha

The CO says no one is allowed to sell sacrificial animals along roads, on streets or other unauthorised places, adding that action is being taken against violators.

Updated 22 May, 2026 08:45am

Punjab

Punjab produced record 22m metric tonnes of wheat: CM Maryam

“The system will also enable day-to-day live digital monitoring of wheat stocks and the supply chain across Punjab,” she says.

Updated 22 May, 2026 08:39am

Punjab

PAC-III concerned over financial irregularities in Gujranwala MCs

Expresses strong displeasure over the performance of the Special Departmental Accounts Committee, observing that it had failed to discharge its responsibilities effectively and efficiently.

Published 22 May, 2026 07:01am

Punjab

Bail pleas of two women ‘drug dealers’ dismissed in Lahore

A counsel for the Anti-Narcotics Force argues that the women had acquired properties using money earned through narcotics activities.

Updated 22 May, 2026 08:42am

KP & FATA

ANP warns against ‘tampering with’ 18th Amendment

Terms the 18th Constitutional Amendment a “silent revolution” and the foundation of Pakistan’s constitutional and democratic structure.

Updated 22 May, 2026 09:52am

KP & FATA

Flour prices likely to fall after ‘lifting of wheat ban’, says Swati

Says the price of wheat flour has surged in markets across the province due to the ban imposed by the Punjab govt, but now the rates will come down, providing relief to the people.

Updated 22 May, 2026 10:01am

KP & FATA

KP CM resents ‘ill treatment’ of parliamentarians in Islamabad

Says the Constitution and the jail manual empowered every prisoner to seek the medical treatment of his choice.

Updated 22 May, 2026 09:44am

Football

Bayern Munich’s Neuer recalled to aid Germany’s World Cup bid

He is the only remaining member of the squad that won the World Cup in 2014.

Updated 22 May, 2026 09:26am

Football

In Ankara, Iran World Cup squad players start US visa process

“Iran’s national football team will face Mali on June 4 in its second friendly match of the Antalya training camp in Turkey,” the federation says.

Updated 22 May, 2026 09:27am

Hockey

Pakistan name squad for FIH Pro League third round

The third round of the league is scheduled to be held in Belgium and England from June 13 to 27.

Updated 22 May, 2026 09:23am

Back Page

Saad Edhi freed alongside flotilla activists

He was among those detained during the interception of the flotilla in international waters earlier this week.

Updated 22 May, 2026 07:40am

Back Page

UAE deportations issue referred to Senate panel

Minister says no proof of Pakistanis being singled out in Gulf state; reveals 3,494 Pakistani nationals deported between January and April, describes reports of victimisation as "propaganda".

Published 22 May, 2026 07:01am

Punjab

Most custodial torture cases from Punjab, LHC told

Punjab alone accounts for 266 inquiries, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa registered 48, Sindh 33, Islamabad 15, and Balochistan two.

Updated 22 May, 2026 07:46am

Front Page

Dismissed complaints against CJP Afridi made public

Supreme Judicial Council considers and disposes of 23 different complaints, including those against the CJP.

Updated 22 May, 2026 07:30am

Middle East

US ‘hopeful’ as Islamabad tries to prevail on Tehran

Rubio sees progress towards ending war after Pakistani officials’ visit; reports suggest CDF Munir may travel to Iran if Naqvi-led talks lead to breakthrough.

Updated 22 May, 2026 07:21am

Qatar-based British-Pakistani scientist develops AI eye scan for early dementia diagnosis

This technology, known as corneal confocal microscopy (CCM), allows doctors and researchers to identify nerve damage years before patients begin showing symptoms.

Published 22 May, 2026 12:11am

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